That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of September 8, 2026 be approved as circulated.
That Council receive and accept the By-Law Department August 2026 operations report as submitted by the By-law Officer.
That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Bylaw Amendments Report- September 2026 as submitted by the Short Term Rental Licensing Clerk, as information and; That Council review the proposed amendments to the Short-Term Rental Licensing Bylaw, and further; That the bylaw be approved and enacted at this meeting.
That Council receive and accept this report - Paudash Lake Conservation Association (PLCA) - Request for Letter of Support Re: Canadian Armed Forces Aircraft Flyby as provided by the Municipal Clerk and further; That Council provide a letter of support for the Armed Forces to do two flybys at events by the PLCA, one on July 1, 2027 and another July 31, 2027
That Council receive and file the resolutions from other municipalities/levels of government, as submitted for the Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2026.
That Council rise from the closed meeting and reports the following: Council discussed the items as stated within the Regular Meeting of Council agenda and directed the staff and officials to carry out all actions as approved in the September 8, 2026 Closed Meeting of Council.
That Council receive and accept the Bylaw Department July 2026 operations report as submitted by the Bylaw Officer.
That Council receive and accept the Fire Department July 2026 Monthly Operations Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, as information only.
That Council receive and accept the Surplus Vehicle/Equipment Report as prepared by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council declare the 2004 Arctic Cat ATV and trailer previously housed at Station 3 in Gooderham as surplus to municipal needs.
That Council receive and accept the Donation of Carved Wolf Sculpture for Herlihey Park report as prepared by the Property Supervisor and further; That Council accepts the donation of a carved wolf sculpture and mounting base for installation at Herlihey Park at no cost to the Municipality and further; That the sculpture be installed by the entrance to Herlihey park located off Loop Road.
That Council receive and accept the report Beautification update as prepared by the Economic Development Coordinator, as information only, as amended.
That Council receive and accept the report - Election Update as provided by the Municipal Clerk, as information.
That Council receive and accept the Planning Department July 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Planning Technician, as information only.
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: Chorley-Gordon Description of Land: Con. 3, Pt. Lot 31, 1065 Trooper Lake Drive, Trooper Lake, Roll # 4601-901-000-38400-0000
That Council receive and accept this report and the recommendation in this report to declare surplus and approve the by-law to Stop Up, Close and Convey the original shore road allowance at this meeting for; Applicant: 2784897 Ontario Inc. Description of Land: Con. 8, Pt. Lot 31, 1148 Bellair Lane, Paudash Lake, Roll # 4601-102-000-18500-0000
That Council receive and file the report provided by the Municipal Planner for information purposes; and Furthermore That Council confirms Resolution # 2025-214 shall remain unchanged.
That the Council for the Municipality of Highlands East receive and supports the resolutions received from the Town of Whitby, Town of the Blue Mountains and the Municipality of Shuniah regarding the review of the Ontario Land Tribunal and Enhancing Deference to Municipal Planning Decisions and; Furthermore That The Municipality of Highlands East ratifies the following; 1. That the Government of O
That Council receive the correspondence as submitted at the August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council.
That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss matters pertaining to 239: (b) personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; (d) labour relations or employee negotiations; Finance Department (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipal
That Bylaw #2026-84, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of August 11, 2026 be received, approved and enacted.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 12 and Special Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2026.
That Council receive and accept the Dog Bylaw Update Report, as submitted by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, for information purposes only, and; That Council directed staff that there were no amendments required and further; That Council direct the amended bylaw be forwarded to the municipal solicitor for review prior to passage at a future meeting, as amended.
That Council receive and accept the Automatic Two Department Response report for information as prepared by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council approve the bylaw at this meeting.
That Council receive and accept the report "Bring Your Own" Alcohol Events as prepared by the Property Supervisor, and; That the Municipality of Highlands East will not permit the public to "Bring Your Own" alcohol onto municipal lands and green spaces.
That Council receive and accept the Economic Development May 2026 Report,as submitted by the Economic Development Coordinator as information only.
That Council receive and accept the report, Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase - 4464 West Eels Lake Road - Jackson & Braganza as prepared by the Planning Technician and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Jackson & Braganza and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That prior to renderi
That Council receive the OPP Bancroft Detachment 2025 Annual report as presented by Councillor McKenzie.
That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to 239: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Weigl
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting of April 7, 2026.
That Council receive and accept the report Shoreline Road Allowance Purchase- 1127 Yellow Rock Drive- Benning as prepared by the Planning Technician, and; That Council approves in principle an application to close and purchase the shoreline road allowance from Benning and direct staff to forward to the Municipal Solicitor for circulation and further; That prior to rendering the land surplus to mun
That Council receive and accept the Establishing and Regulating Fire Department Bylaw Update Report, as submitted by the Fire Chief, and further; That Council accepts and approves the amended Establishing and Regulating Bylaw for the Municipality of Highlands East.
That Council receive and accept the Environmental Department- May 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Environmental Supervisor, as information only.
That Council for the Municipality of Highlands East approves the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 24, 2026 for the purpose of Short Term Rental Program and Bylaw Review.
That Council receive and accept the Building Department March 2026 Operations Report, as submitted by the Chief Building Official, as information only.
That Council receive and accept the Human Resources Monthly Report - April 2026 as submitted by the HR/Payroll coordinator, for information purposes only.
That Council receive and accept the report regarding the previously approved Shoreline Road Allowance Application for 1213 Upper Paudash Road for information, and further; That Council directs that the final closure and conveyance of the shoreline road allowance shall not be completed until all encroachments onto the Municipality’s road allowance for Upper Paudash Road have been resolved to the sa
That Council moves out of the Regular Meeting into the Closed Meeting in order to discuss a matter pertaining to 239: (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; Gander Road
That Bylaw #2026-34, being a bylaw to confirm the proceedings of Council at its Meeting of March 24, 2026 be received, approved and enacted
That the agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of March 10, 2026 be approved as circulated.
That Council receive and accept the Short Term Rental Licensing Report - February 2026, as submitted by the Short-Term Rental Licensing Clerk/Enforcement Officer, as information only.